Sous Chef

NTUC FOODFARE CO-OPERATIVE LTD; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service sector is seeking a kitchen supervisor responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen and ensuring high food quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess culinary skills and experience in managing kitchen staff while maintaining excellent hygiene and cleanliness. Responsibilities also include controlling food inventory and wastage, contributing to overall operations efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience in the hospital/nursing sector.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food quality.
• Supervise staff to ensure food safety and efficiency.
• Assist with inventory and food wastage control.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

People management skills

Education

Certificate in culinary skills

Job description

• To oversee and be responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen and food quality with proper housekeeping and high standard of cleanliness and hygiene maintained at all times.
• To ensure quality of preparations, cooking, and packing meet the standard and maintain proper consistency in food quality set by management.
• To supervise kitchen staff during meal preparation and cooking to ensure meeting food safety and workplace safety standards.
• To ensure all cooks/kitchen assistants in all production areas work efficiently and productively.
• To assist with inventory, ordering, and controlling food wastages.
• Any other job duties as assigned by the superior.

Job Requirements

• Certificate in culinary skills with at least 5 years of related experience in the hospital/nursing sector.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, and people management skills.